How far is Fayetteville, AR from Green Forest, AR?

The driving distance from Fayetteville, AR to Green Forest, AR is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.94 mi
01h 28m
Flight
44.42 mi
71.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.42 mi
Kilometers
71.49 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.94 mi
Kilometers
98.08 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Forest
Tue, May 26, 11:04 AM CDT
Return by in Fayetteville
Tue, May 26, 12:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-05-26T09:36
Arrive Green Forest
Tue, May 26, 11:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huntsville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fayetteville
30.4 mi
00h 44m
To Green Forest
30.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayetteville and Green Forest.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville and Green Forest.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2083 ft · 59 sec · North College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Lafayette Street

    2274 ft · 1 min · East Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Mission Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 11 min · North Mission Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West Bowen Boulevard

    12.5 mi · 19 min · West Bowen Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Springfield Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville and Green Forest.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bowen Boulevard
12.5 mi · 20%
North Mission Boulevard
6.39 mi · 10%
East Lafayette Street
0.43 mi · 1%
North College Avenue
0.39 mi · 1%
East Center Street
0.03 mi
South Springfield Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsville
00h 44m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Green Forest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayetteville to Green Forest?

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huntsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Fayetteville and 30.5 miles from Green Forest.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.14 one way or $16.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fayetteville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Green Forest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and Green Forest. Straight-line distance: 44.42 mi (71.49 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Green Forest

#2 Green Forest

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,934
Coordinates36.3353500, -93.4360200
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Start: Fayetteville (-94.15743, 36.06258)
End: Green Forest (-93.43602, 36.33535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.14 L · about $8.14
Round trip
$16.28
4.3 gal · 16.28 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.14 $16.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.16 $18.31
Premium $4.63 $9.94 $19.89
Diesel $5.42 $11.64 $23.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and Green Forest. The current time is 09:36:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.